In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily…
In this how-to article, we explore the use of I2C EERAM to save critical program variables when power fails and restore them when power returns to easily preserve program continuity.
This project introduces ATmega328P fuse bits and shows how to set them to use an external 16 MHz crystal oscillator.
This project introduces ATmega328P fuse bits and shows how to set them to use an external 16 MHz crystal oscillator.
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.
Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
Building an animatronic, wearable, Wi-Fi robots, part 1: Programming the controller.
Building an animatronic, wearable, Wi-Fi robots, part 1: Programming the controller.
Learn how to make your own Wi-Fi-enabled "ESP Alarm."
Learn how to make your own Wi-Fi-enabled "ESP Alarm."
Bluetooth LE was designed with the IoT in mind. Here are some options for troubleshooting your next Bluetooth LE project.
Bluetooth LE was designed with the IoT in mind. Here are some options for troubleshooting your next Bluetooth LE project.
Be the spectacle at this summer's music festival with these sound activated rave goggles!
Be the spectacle at this summer's music festival with these sound activated rave goggles!
In this project, we first examine how to install an ESP8266 add-on on Arduino IDE and then we make a configurable web…
In this project, we first examine how to install an ESP8266 add-on on Arduino IDE and then we make a configurable web server with an ESP8266 and show the simplicity of this process.
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This…
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This article provides the building blocks that allow you to add BLE to your projects for $5 (plus a one-time purchase of a $15 programmer).
MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!
MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!
Learn about SKD v2.0.0 and how flashing your ESP-01's firmware just got easier.
Learn about SKD v2.0.0 and how flashing your ESP-01's firmware just got easier.
In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my…
In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my personal website.
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air…
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air in my boat's cabin. It is controlled with a PIC16F628A and has an LCD.
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak…
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT…
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT demo bot can do.
Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.
Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.
This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.
This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.